Election Day, or Polling Day, is the designated date for general elections, with its timing varying significantly across the globe. While many nations, particularly outside the Anglosphere, favor weekends like Sunday or Saturday to maximize voter turnout, others hold elections on weekdays, sometimes declaring them public holidays or facilitating early and postal voting to ease participation. Countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada typically vote on weekdays—a practice partly influenced by historical Protestant traditions regarding Sunday observance—whereas Australia and New Zealand use Saturdays. The day traditionally culminates in Election Night, when results are tallied and winners are announced. Notably, elections for the European Parliament span multiple days, from Thursday to Sunday, with results embargoed until all voting concludes across member states.